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Landon Manning

Landon Manning is a freelance writer for Bitcoin Magazine.

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As protests have turned to civil insurrection in Chile, the Bitcoin community in the nation has been rising to meet the occasion.
Culture

With Financial Uncertainty and Unrest in Chile, Bitcoiners Build Community

By Landon Manning
Among restrictions on forex investment and an unstable fiat economy, we explore the growing interest in and need for bitcoin in Argentina.
Culture

Economic Uncertainty, Restrictions in Argentina Show Power of Bitcoin

By Landon Manning
Through a partnership with Wyre, DropBit operator Coin Ninja has announced that users of the app can now purchase bitcoin using Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Technical

Users Can Now Buy Bitcoin on DropBit Using Apple Pay or Google Pay

By Landon Manning
Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform Bitbuy has partnered with cryptocurrency lender Cred to offer users interest on their bitcoin holdings.
Markets

Bitbuy and Cred Open Canadian Bitcoin Lending Platform

By Landon Manning
A Russian law firm claims it can recover funds for victims of the 2014 Mt. Gox hack. But critics see some flaws in the outlined plan.
Culture

Mt. Gox Rehabilitation Plan Deadline Extended Again

By Landon Manning
Decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Bisq has unveiled a new trade protocol that reduces the need for third-party arbitrators.
Markets

Bisq Unveils New Trade Protocol Promoting Principles of Decentralization

By Landon Manning
Shyft Network has hired former FATF employees in an effort to comply with regulations like the Travel Rule while preserving the “ethos of Bitcoin.”
Business

Shyft Network Recruits FATF Veterans to Advise on Regulatory Compliance

By Landon Manning
The Japanese branch of cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has raised about $4.6 million to put toward expansion.
Markets

Huobi Japan Raises $4.6M for Expansion

By Landon Manning
Following the arrest of Crypto Capital President Ivan Manuel Molina Lee, Bitfinex issued a statement regarding their relationship and seized funds.
Culture

Crypto Capital President Arrested, Bitfinex Releases Statement

By Landon Manning
The Bakkt Warehouse, a service integral to its forthcoming physically-delivered bitcoin futures, is protected with $125 million in insurance.
Markets

Bakkt to Launch Options on Bitcoin Futures in December

By Landon Manning
An open-source journal and conference, Cryptoeconomic Systems, is forthcoming from collaborators including MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative.
Industry Events

Cryptoeconomic Systems Launched as Open-Source Journal and Conference

By Landon Manning
Bitfinex is seeking deposition and documentation tied to millions of dollars it claims have been mismanagement by payment processor Crypto Capital.
Culture

Bitfinex Files Subpoena to Recover $850M in Frozen Bank Accounts

By Landon Manning
With Turkey showing increasing interest in bitcoin, cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is adding support for the lira.
Culture

Huobi Expands Services With Turkish Lira

By Landon Manning
Digital assets lender BlockFi is launching an institutional services platform to attract larger investors into the cryptocurrency space.
Markets

BlockFi Introduces Institutional Services for Digital Assets

By Landon Manning
Even though Ohio has suspended its groundbreaking program, the idea of using bitcoin for tax payments isn’t going anywhere.
Technical

Despite Setback in Ohio, Tax Payments in Bitcoin a Viable Trend

By Landon Manning
Hong Kong
Culture

Bitcoin Trading in Hong Kong Spikes, Reaches Highest Levels Recorded

By Landon Manning
Venezuela
Technical

Venezuelan Central Bank Considers Adding Bitcoin to Balance Sheets

By Landon Manning
Fold’s new app allows users to spend fiat via a credit debit card and earn bitcoin back on purchases with select retailers.
Technical

Fold Launches New App to Provide Sats Back for Fiat Purchases

By Landon Manning
An agreement between financial services company TMX Group and cryptocurrency broker Paycase Financial has resulted in a lawsuit between the two.
Culture

TMX, Paycase Deal for Cryptocurrency Offerings Leads to $500M Lawsuit

By Landon Manning
Arab Bank’s Swiss subsidiary, based in Zug, has announced it will now offer Bitcoin and Ethereum custody and brokerage services.
Business

Major Middle Eastern Bank’s Swiss Subsidiary Offering Bitcoin Services

By Landon Manning
VanEck and SolidX have withdrawn an SEC proposal for their latest attempt at a bitcoin ETF, setting this potential institutional on-ramp back again.
Business

Bitcoin ETF Regulatory Withdrawal Sets Institution On-Ramp Back Once Again

By Landon Manning
Bitfury’s Crystal Blockchain Analytics has released a report covering the international flow of bitcoin, in light of new FATF guidelines.
Business

Bitfury’s Crystal Blockchain Analytics Releases International Bitcoin Report

By Landon Manning
CipherTrace has released TRISA, which might help cryptocurrency businesses comply with regulations like the travel rule in a privacy-preserving way.
Business

CipherTrace Unveils Travel Rule Protocol for Cryptocurrency Businesses

By Landon Manning
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced that the former global head of financial crimes at Morgan Stanley will be its chief compliance officer.
Business

Gemini Adds Former Morgan Stanley Executive as Chief Compliance Officer

By Landon Manning
The joint effort between Paxful and CoinLogiq to bring bitcoin ATMs to Colombia follows research demonstrating high demand for BTC in the country.
Markets

Paxful and CoinLogiq Partner to Bring Bitcoin ATMs to Colombia

By Landon Manning
De Nederlandsche Bank, the Dutch central bank, has announced that local cryptocurrency firms will soon come under its direct supervision.
Business

Dutch Central Bank to Supervise Crypto Companies

By Landon Manning
Bitcoin SV Creator Craig Wright has reportedly lost his latest legal battle, with the judge questioning his credibility.
Culture

Judge Rules Against Craig Wright, Criticizes Credibility in Court Decision

By Landon Manning
Marking a massive increase since the beginning of 2019, BitMEX’s insurance fund now reportedly holds more than $312 million worth of bitcoin.
Markets

BitMEX Insurance Fund Now Holds More Than 0.15 Percent of All BTC

By Landon Manning
Rampant flooding in China’s Sichuan province has had a catastrophic effect on some of the world’s leading bitcoin mining operations.
Business

Major Flooding Disrupts Chinese Hydro Power, Bitcoin Mining

By Landon Manning
The cryptocurrency exchange says a ban of users in Hong Kong, Bermuda and the Seychelles is to avoid conflict of interest with its operating company.
Business

Citing Compliance, BitMEX Blocks Services to Hong Kong, Bermuda and Seychelles

By Landon Manning
The cryptocurrency wallet offering from Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has added bitcoin spot trading.
Markets

Rakuten Wallet Launches Bitcoin Spot Trading

By Landon Manning
A lawsuit filed against Craig Wright will move forward after a judge rejected Wright’s motion to dismiss it.
Culture

Craig Wright’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Rejected Over Lack of Credibility

By Landon Manning
Stressed economic and political conditions are apparently driving the price of bitcoin in disparate parts of the world.
Markets

Bitcoin Price Spikes in Argentina, Hong Kong

By Landon Manning
The IRS is sending those who have conducted cryptocurrency transactions reminders to pay the requisite taxes.
Business

IRS Sends Warnings to Crypto Investors Over Misreported Trades

By Landon Manning
The developer page for Samsung’s Blockchain Keystore SDK now references support for Bitcoin.
Technical

Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support to Smartphone Wallet Application

By Landon Manning
The digital security firm has compiled some of cryptocurrency’s most recent exit scams and frauds.
Business

CipherTrace’s Cryptocurrency AML Report Details $4.3 Billion in Schemes

By Landon Manning
FoxEye will aggregate exchange data for bitcoin and allow users to see a more accurate accounting of trading volumes.
Markets

SFOX to Launch FoxEye, New Cryptocurrency Transaction Data Tools

By Landon Manning
Representative Ted Budd has introduced a bill meant to reform the national tax code around cryptocurrency.
Culture

Congressman Reintroduces Cryptocurrency Tax Bill

By Landon Manning
Galaxy Digital
Markets

Galaxy Digital Makes Its Next Move in Crypto Lending Markets

By Landon Manning
A confidential briefing from the UN indicates that North Korea has accrued at least $2 billion from cryptocurrency exchange and mining hacks.
Culture

UN: North Korea Funds Weapons Program Through Crypto Hacks

By Landon Manning
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Culture

Bitcoin Trading in Venezuela Hits All-Time High

By Landon Manning
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Culture

Venezuela Uses Bitcoin to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions

By Landon Manning
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin forewarns “more regulations” on cryptocurrency.
Business

U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns of New Crypto Regulations

By Landon Manning
Local media reports that Norwegian Air is preparing to launch its own cryptocurrency exchange to facilitate ticket sales via bitcoin.
Business

Norwegian Air to Accept Bitcoin, Open Exchange

By Landon Manning
A lawsuit against AT&T for allowing hackers to access a SIM card and steal $24 million in crypto assets will go to trial.
Culture

$200 Million SIM-Swap Case vs. AT&T Goes Forward

By Landon Manning
After much deliberation, the Economic Commission of the Islamic Republic of Iran has submitted restrictions on energy costs for crypto miners.
Business

Iran Moves Forward With Tariffs Against Crypto Mining

By Landon Manning
After months of speculative reports, official recommendations for crypto regulations have arrived in India.
Business

India Crypto Regulations Report Calls for Ban

By Landon Manning
Despite mixed developments, a lawmaker in India has confirmed that the country has no cryptocurrency ban.
Business

Finance Minister: India Has No Cryptocurrency Ban

By Landon Manning
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Business

Coinsquare Takes Controlling Interest in Crypto ATM Company Just Cash

By Landon Manning
Chainalysis estimates that $1 billion dollars will be spent on illegal businesses on the dark web in 2019, but that the proportion of bitcoin transactions that involve illegal activity has declined.
Culture

Report: Just 1 Percent of Bitcoin Transactions Involve Illicit Dark Web Activity

By Landon Manning